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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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